Australia

Promotion of the Month - Truck of love takes on a Cold Rock flavour

We find out why the ice cream brand sponsored the marriage equality tour.

Promotion of the Month - Truck of love takes on a Cold Rock flavour

We find out why the ice cream brand sponsored the marriage equality tour.

Design and QSRs - ISSUE OF THE MONTH PART 1

Design can be a dramatic point of difference for QSR's. In part 1 of this series we ask Dominic Feik of Sumo Visual Group what elements you need to think about if you want to overhaul your in-house experience.

Chatime on their 80% growth and ambitious Aust wide plans

Iris Qian, Head of Franchise Business for Chatime tells us what differentiates them and what their plans are for the future.  

Subway issues statement on Fair Work Ombudsman case

This relates to an investigation of a Subway Franchisee in Newcastle.

Hungry Jack's launches TenderGrill chicken burger

With grilled chicken breast and low-fat mayonnaise, it is regarded as the healthiest burger in the 40-year history of Hungry Jack’s.

Baskin-Robbins introduces Winter Warmers

The Winter Warmers range includes three hot desserts to complement Baskin-Robbins’ existing menu.

How popular are hamburgers?

According to BIS Shrapnel, in the last two months 60% of fast food/snack consumers have consumed hamburgers in a fast food outlet. Statistically significant differences are noted between Male & Female, aged 25-29 compared to the 60+, those on household incomes between $100-$150K versus $75K-$100K and Full Time Students as opposed to the Retired.

SumoSalad offers lunch at half price

In partnership with LivingSocial, SumoSalad slashed the normal $10 price of a complete lunch meal.

Pie Face to hold fundraising event featuring The Potbelleez

Entry to the free concert is via a gold coin donation for Jeans for Genes and the Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Zarraffa's Coffee in search for flagship NSW store franchisee

The specialty coffee chain is set to open at least 11 more franchises throughout Queensland and NSW in 2012.

Hungry Jack’s makes chicken range healthier

And now Hungry Jack’s is targeting women as patrons.

Crust launches new mobile app

The app allows users to choose from the Crust menu or customise pizzas.

Ideas from OS - Why customers can't get enough of 4food

The burger joint has an interactive build-your-own-burger ordering system as well as servers who take customer orders on iPads.

The Color of Cash is Leafy Green: QSR’s go eco-friendly for more customers and savings

With Australia introducing a fixed-price carbon tax in July and the increasing weight consumers place on health and the environment, QSR’s are attempting to take on green initiatives that net them consumer goodwill and savings at the same time.

Domino's opens 900th store

Domino’s CEO Don Meij said the 900th store opening was a significant milestone in the company’s vision of 2,000 stores in the future.

What you need to know about RFG's new Australian brand Esquires

Khim Puseman, Group Brand Manager at Retail Food Group discusses what makes this coffee house different.

Find out why leading QSR's are turning to Silverchef for funding of equipment for franchisees

James Scurr, National Franchise Mgr Aust & NZ, Silverchef tells us how they are helping QSR's to grow their business.